Secret: The undead do not die in the fire

Chapter 275 Like a lunatic!
The Tarot Club is over.

Watching the blurry figures disappear before his eyes, Klein did not rush to leave. He materialized parchment and a round fountain pen and wrote down a divination statement:
"My hope of advancing to Sequence 4."

After putting away the pen, Klein took the parchment and leaned back in his chair. He closed his eyes, entered a meditative state, and silently recited the divination statement.

After seven times, he fell into a deep sleep and arrived in the dream world.

The gray sky and earth split open, and he saw a majestic mountain towering into the clouds.

At the top of the mountain, there is a collapsed and dilapidated palace. The walls are covered with weeds and moss, and there are obvious holes.

In the hall of the palace, at the very top there is a huge chair carved out of stone, inlaid with dull gold and gems, much of which is mottled and damaged.

This didn't look like a seat prepared for humans. Countless transparent maggots were huddled together, densely entangled, slowly wriggling, and growing continuously.

Around the seats, there are whispers that penetrate the long time and history, illusory, ethereal, and echoing endlessly:
"Honakis...Flegera...Honakis...Flegera...Honakis...Flegera..."

Klein woke up suddenly after hearing the whispers, his face wrinkled slightly:

"The main peak of the Hornachis Mountains, and it is clearer to see and hear than ever before..."

This reminded him of the prophetic words of the 'Mysterious Queen' Bernadette:
"Your destiny lies at the main peak of the Hornachis Mountains."

Is this my fate? No, my fate is determined by fire, not by heaven.

Klein made a rather childish remark, saying that since we have Embers to help us, who cares about fate?

My reunion, draw a card!
Special Summon, Come Out, Embers!
The Future sailed smoothly in the rolling waves. Admiral of the Stars Cattleya stood by the window, gazing at the endless scenery with mixed feelings.

The 'Future' had already docked at Tuscat Island, and she didn't know if the 'Mysterious Queen' was still on board.

Logically speaking, if the change in her eyes was indeed caused by her, she should have stayed on the ship to observe subsequent changes.

But if she doesn't want to come out to see me, what can I do?

Would she rather see the 'world' that was temporarily staying on her ship than come to see herself?
Cattleya's eyes grew dimmer, but a gentle but emotionless voice suddenly rang in her ears:
"Are you looking for me?"

Cattleya turned around happily and looked to the right, at a tall lady who had appeared out of nowhere.

At this moment, she was wearing an Intis-style women's shirt with large lace flowers on the collar, an indigo-patterned captain's suit as an outer garment, off-white trousers and knee-high boots, and a tricorn hat with feathers on her head. She looked like the leader of a pirate ship.

She had long chestnut hair that fell naturally, straight eyebrows that extended just right, and eyes that were blue and deep, as if they condensed an ocean.

She has outstanding beauty, but this is not the most eye-catching thing. What is more impressive is the dignity that naturally exudes in her behavior and the temperament of a big figure who has been in a high position for a long time.

Cattleya even subconsciously wanted to lower her head to avoid eye contact.

"I……"

Cattleya opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but soon fell silent again.

Bernadette said gently:
"What do you want to say?"

Cattleya was silent for a long time, then whispered:

"Something happened to my eyes, and I offended one of the beings at that party..."

Bernadette's expression remained unchanged as she said calmly:

"I did not do that."

Cattleya pursed her lips. She also believed that Bernadette did not do it.

But who else could it be?
Bernadette suddenly pointed her finger:
“He did it.”

"Him?"

Cattleya's heart sank, and she subconsciously turned to the direction Bernadette pointed.

Above the bookshelf, there is a small blue doll.

The puppet that was originally looking out the window suddenly turned its head to look at them and asked:
"What do you see?"

Cattleya suddenly became nervous.

Because she still remembered that Bernadette called the doll "Him"!
'He' is at least an angel, and may even be a true God!
Bernadette said calmly:
"You go out first, I will talk to Him."

"But……"

"leave."

Bernadette's voice remained calm, but with a hint of urgency.

Cattleya remained silent and backed out of the captain's room.

Bernadette stared at the doll on top of the bookshelf and asked softly:

"Isn't it enough for me?"

The petite doll said calmly:
“Every tool has its limits.”

Bernadette's heart sank, and she said in a low voice:
"But she doesn't know anything. You'll only kill her if you do this."

"She's not dead."

The petite doll looked down at her and said calmly:
"Or rather, it is precisely because she knew nothing that she did not die."

Bernadette remained silent, and it was unclear whether she agreed with her words or was thinking about how to refute them.

Bernadette whispered:
"Even if she's not dead, that person would have warned her that she can't give you the information you want."

"That's enough."

The petite doll's tone remained unchanged:

"I've already gotten what I wanted. She's no longer of any use to me."

Hearing this, Bernadette's expression relaxed and she changed the subject:
"When do we leave?"

The petite doll said calmly:
"anytime."

"Then let's do it today." Bernadette said without hesitation.

The petite doll put her hands together and said softly:

"You shouldn't blame me, you should thank me."

"grateful?"

Bernadette suddenly felt a little ridiculous.

Thank you for what?
"Thanks for letting you and your daughter stand on the same side."

Bernadette denied it:

"She is not my daughter, and I am not her mother!"

The petite doll nodded slightly:

"Yes, I believe it."
-
Backlund, North District, Saint Samuel Church.

Believers who came to pray walked through the quiet corridor and arrived at the large prayer hall under the sunlight shining through the stained glass.

It's very dim here, which makes people feel peaceful involuntarily.

Most believers will find a seat on the benches on both sides and start praying with their eyes closed with full concentration.

But a young man in a frock coat walked straight across the pews and up to the bishop who was standing in front of the altar.

The bishop was wearing a double-breasted black clergy robe. He looked to be just over 40 years old, with deep blue eyes and a thin face. His facial features were not good-looking, but he looked strangely pleasing to the eye.

He seemed to know Yu Jin and said with a smile:
"Mr. Ash, I'm Bishop Elektra, how can I help you?"

Yu Jian said slowly: "I want to find Archbishop Saint Anthony."

Elektra said helplessly:

"Unfortunately, Archbishop Saint Anthony is not in Backlund at the moment."

"Not here?"

Ember frowned slightly.

"Yes."

Elektra nodded slightly:
"An underground ruin was discovered outside Backlund, and the three major churches each sent Beyonders to investigate. Just today, it seems that something important was discovered there, and Archbishop Saint Anthony received the news and went there in person."

"coincide?"

This word suddenly popped up in Yu Jin's mind.

He had just returned, and Archbishop Saint Anthony was not in Backlund.

Is this too much of a coincidence?
Yu Jin was acutely aware that something was wrong, but he did not make it public. Instead, he spoke:

"I need to enter the Chanis Gate and retrieve a sealed object."

"This... I don't have the authority in this regard..."

Bishop Elektra was a little hesitant. He knew that Yu Jin had a special status among the Night Watchers and was valued by Archbishop Saint Anthony, but he did not have the authority to decide whether Yu Jin could enter the Chanis Gate...

Elektra asked cautiously:
"Do you have a token left by Archbishop Saint Anthony?"

Yu Jin flipped his palm and a badge appeared in his palm:
"Is this ok?"

Elektra's color changed slightly, and she immediately recognized the badge's true identity - the Holy Emblem of Night!
At first glance, this emblem seems no different from the holy emblems that can be seen everywhere in the church.

But the meanings symbolized by both sides are completely different!

Elektra's face suddenly became serious, and she said quickly:

"Sir Ash, please follow me."

Elektra called another bishop to lead the prayer in his place.

He himself carried the embers quickly through the hall, came to the back of the church, and headed to the underground area.

At the secret door of the underground area, a priest was guarding outside.

He saw Bishop Elektra was visibly stunned, and asked respectfully but vigilantly:

"Your Excellency Bishop Elektra, what can I do for you?"

Within the Church of the Seven, priests and night watchers are two different systems.

The former is responsible for preaching and leading believers.

The latter is responsible for more confidential and dangerous matters.

Of course, although the priests and the night watchers belong to different systems, their relationship is quite close in many cases, and the priests occasionally provide assistance when the night watchers are short of manpower, but this situation has changed a little three years ago!
Three years ago, the former Archbishop Ince Zangwill failed to advance to Sequence 4.

Although he was not in danger of death due to his failed promotion under the protection of the goddess, Ince Zangwill was not grateful. Instead, he relied on his special identity to deceive the guards, passed through the heavy protection, entered the Chanis Gate and stole a '0' level sealed object!
Since then, the Beyonders of the clergy system have been treated more strictly. Usually, priests other than the archbishop are not allowed to enter the underground area, let alone approach the Chanis Gate.

The clergy are happy with this situation.

They did not hate the Nighthawks' different treatment, at least there were no traitors like Ince Zangwill among the Nighthawks.

Not being allowed to go underground is the punishment they deserve.

Elektra was not surprised by the priest's attitude, nor did she mind it. Instead, she explained:
"Sir Ash has an important matter to enter Chanis Gate and borrow a seal..."

The priest frowned and did not believe Elektra's words. Instead, he became more alert.

Until he saw the Holy Symbol of Night in Yu Jin's hand...

The pastor's eyes suddenly changed. He raised his right hand and tapped his chest four times clockwise, saying respectfully:

"Sir Ash, may the goddess bless you."

"Praise the goddess." Yu Jin followed the local customs and responded by drawing a crimson moon.

He did not stop, but walked past the priest and walked down the stairs step by step under the lights on both sides. Elektra did not follow him. Even if there were special circumstances, he would still abide by his duties and would not step into the underground area.

Ember had been to the underground area several times and was not unfamiliar with the environment here.

Walking all the way to the crossroads, after a brief identification, Yu Jin turned and walked to the left.

Just then, he saw a man wearing red gloves coming towards him.

The man had black hair and green eyes, was outstanding in appearance, and was dressed quite casually. He was Leonard Mitchell.

Seeing the embers, Leonard Mitchell was visibly stunned.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Leonard Mitchell said hello.

Yu Jin stopped and nodded slightly.

Leonard Mitchell suddenly asked:

"Is Klein okay?"

Ember asked back:
"Isn't he dead?"

Leonard Mitchell was stunned and laughed at himself:
"Yes, he is dead. Look at my memory. I forgot again."

Talking to himself, Leonard Mitchell walked straight ahead across the embers.

Yu Jin withdrew his gaze and walked all the way to the end.

The iron-black double doors were heavy and cold, engraved with seven holy emblems, and it seemed that nothing could shake them.

The night watchman on duty noticed Yu Jin's arrival and was about to ask when he saw the holy emblem he presented.

The night watchman's attitude suddenly became respectful.
-
Leonard Mitchell left the underground area and returned to the surface. He lowered his voice and said as if mumbling to himself:
"Old man, do you think that guy is weird?"

After this period of investigation, he became more and more certain that Sherlock Moriarty was Klein Moretti!

It’s not because both parties’ names have the character “克” in them, nor is it because both parties’ names have the character “蒂” in them.

It was because of their extremely similar looks and the coincidental timing of their appearance. Almost as soon as Klein died, this Sherlock detective suddenly appeared in Backlund!

He seemed to appear out of nowhere, no one knew where he came from, and no one knew his past.

However, when Leonard wanted to investigate the great detective, he suddenly disappeared without a trace, interrupting the entire investigation.

But Leonard still made some discoveries, such as he knew that the Sherlock detective was familiar with Yu Jin!

Perhaps Yu Jin knew the truth about Klein's death, so he suddenly asked that question.

It’s a pity that the other party didn’t fall for it.

A slightly old voice echoed in his mind:
"What's so strange, don't talk to me!"

"Forehead……"

Leonard was stunned for a moment, his expression was a little strange, and he asked in confusion:
"Old man, what's wrong with you?"

The somewhat old voice sounded a little exasperated:
"Don't talk to me, you idiot!"

(End of this chapter)